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Emollient

C9-12 Alkane

Often labeled as: Eco-Silicone Alternative

The biodegradable silicone mimic.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A highly purified mixture of alkanes (hydrocarbons). It perfectly mimics the sensory profile of volatile silicones, providing a silky, powdery finish that is entirely biodegradable.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Softens the skin, blurs pores optically, and provides a weightless feel.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A hero ingredient in modern "clean" beauty formulations.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It clogs pores.

The Science

Because it evaporates from the skin surface, it is strictly non-comedogenic.